12 February 2023

Two from Maki

Jim Maki, a FIDE Master, runs the analysis table at youth tournaments in my city while I run the pairings. He nearly always has a couple of puzzles to show me. He doesn't compose them, but is very good at finding puzzles that balance instruction, simplicity, and thinking outside the box.

Sometimes I can solve them, often I struggle. Yesterday, I solved the harder one quickly, but failed the easier one. Both are forced checkmate in two move. Maybe you'll do better than I did.

White to move

White to move



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